ObituaryRichard D. Williams, 78, of St. Louis, passed away on June 10, 2011 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. Born February 13, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late John F. and Dema (Blanton) Williams, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Marie Williams in 1991.

Mr. Williams was a machine operator for McDonnell Douglas Corporation. He was a CPL in the US Army. He liked music and watching TV.

Family surviving are two sons: Mark K. (Margaret) Williams of DeSoto, MO and Christopher A. Williams of Illinois; two daughters:
Diane M. Butterin of Middletown, MO and Elaine R. Conry of St. Charles, MO; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, John F. Williams, Jr.